McGuinness, in one of his strongest attacks yet on dissident republicans since
the Real IRA and other anti-ceasefire groups escalated their violent
campaigns in the past two years, branded those involved as sectarian.

He made his comments after police came under attack yesterday (SAT) and
several hours of violence ensued following a peaceful parade through Derry
by about 12,000 members of the Apprentice Boys of Derry.

Four men were arrested overnight in connection with the disturbances, during
which cars were hijacked and in one incident a mother and daughter were
pulled out of their vehicle.

Petrol bombs were thrown at police officers and vans by masked youths in the
Bogside area, and at the Apprentice Boys' Memorial Hall HQ at the climax of
the loyalist marching season.